Hitting
Weighted Ball Front Toss
Instructions
• Screen set up 15 feet from the plate
• Hitter sets up even with the plate
• Weighted baseball or slightly deflated basketballs or soccer balls needed
• Partner front flips the ball to the hitter
• Hitter focuses on swinging through the pitch with acceleration while finishing the swing
• Objective is to be able to maximize swing speed while hitting the ball back up the middle
• Focus is on finishing the swing and hitting through the ball
• Ideal for hitters that tend to lose bat speed or stop their swing early
• Partners switch after 10 swings
At a Glance
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Duration 10 minutes
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Players 1-2 players
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Difficulty Intermediate
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Age Range 6-18 years
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Equipment Needed
- Bat
- Screen for coach to throw behind
- Home plate
- And a weighted ball